CUET Registration
CUET Registration 2027 — Overview
The CUET UG 2026 Registration process was officially launched by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on January 3, 2026, at the official portal cuet.nta.nic.in This is the gateway for millions of students seeking undergraduate admission to more than 250 participating universities across India, including 48 Central Universities like Delhi University, BHU, JNU, AMU, and Jamia Millia Islamia.
The application process is entirely online — no physical forms or documents need to be sent to NTA.
CUET 2027 Registration — Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Registration Start Date |
First week of January 2027 |
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Original Last Date |
Last week of January 2027 |
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Extended Last Date (Form Submission) |
First week of February 2027 |
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Fee Payment Last Date |
First week of February 2027 |
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Application Correction Window |
Second week of February 2027 |
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Re-opening of Registration Portal |
Late February / Early March 2027 |
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Subject Change / Correction Window |
Mid-April 2027 |
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Exam Dates |
May – June 2027 |
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Result (Expected) |
Late June to July 2027 |
CUET 2027 Application Fee — Category-Wise
|
Category |
Fee for up to 3 Subjects |
Fee per Additional Subject |
|
General / UR |
₹1,000 |
₹400 per subject |
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OBC-NCL / EWS |
₹900 |
₹350 per subject |
|
SC / ST / PwBD / Third Gender |
₹800 |
₹300 per subject |
Note: GST is applicable on the application fee. Fee payment can be done via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. A Confirmation Page is generated only after successful fee payment. No fee refund is applicable once paid.
Documents Required for CUET 2027 Registration
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Document |
Specifications |
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Photograph |
JPG/JPEG; 80% face visible, white background; 10 KB – 200 KB |
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Signature |
JPG/JPEG; clearly legible; 4 KB – 30 KB (or 10 KB–50 KB as per latest brochure) |
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Class 10/12 Certificate |
For educational qualification proof |
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Category Certificate |
OBC-NCL / SC / ST / EWS certificate (if applicable) |
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PwBD Certificate / UDID Card |
For PwBD candidates claiming reservation |
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Aadhaar Card |
Recommended (centre allotment is based on Aadhaar address in 2026) |
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Valid Email ID & Mobile Number |
For OTP verification and NTA communications |
How to Fill CUET 2027 Application Form — Step-by-Step
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Step |
Action |
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Step 1 |
Visit cuet.nta.nic.in |
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Step 2 |
Click on "New Registration" and enter Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number |
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Step 3 |
Verify OTP sent to registered email and mobile |
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Step 4 |
Note the system-generated Application Number — this is your permanent ID |
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Step 5 |
Log in using Application Number and set password + security question |
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Step 6 |
Fill in Personal Details — name, DOB, gender, category, nationality |
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Step 7 |
Fill in Academic Details — Class 10 and 12 information, board, year |
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Step 8 |
Select Exam Details — subjects, language medium, exam city preferences (up to 4 cities) |
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Step 9 |
Upload Documents — photo, signature, category certificate, PwBD certificate if applicable |
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Step 10 |
Pay the Application Fee via online payment |
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Step 11 |
Download the Confirmation Page — proof of successful registration |
Exam City Preference in CUET 2027 Registration
Candidates can select up to four exam cities in order of preference during registration. Key points:
|
Aspect |
Details |
|
Number of city choices |
Up to 4 cities in order of priority |
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Centre allotment basis |
Based on Aadhaar address in 2026 |
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Change of city post-registration |
Not allowed after final submission |
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Far-off centre issue |
NTA addressed concerns in 2026; monitor official portal for updates |
CUET 2027 Application Correction Window
NTA provides a limited correction window after registration closes. Corrections are allowed only for specific fields:
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Field |
Correction Allowed? |
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Name (spelling correction) |
Yes |
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Category |
Yes |
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Subjects opted |
Yes (in designated window) |
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Photograph / Signature |
Yes |
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Date of Birth |
No |
|
Application Number |
No |
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Email / Mobile |
No (after OTP verification) |
The correction window was open from February 9–11, 2026, and a subject change window was additionally provided from April 17–19, 2026.
CUET 2027 Subject Selection During Registration
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Rule |
Details |
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Maximum subjects |
Up to 5 (including language, domain, and general test) |
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Subject flexibility (2027) |
Any subject can be chosen — not restricted to Class 12 subjects |
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University alignment |
Select subjects matching the course requirements of target universities |
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Additional subjects |
Can be added for an extra fee per subject |
Common Mistakes to Avoid During CUET 2027 Registration
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Mistake |
Consequence |
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Incorrect photograph format/size |
Form rejection or exam day issues |
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Wrong category selected |
Loss of reservation benefit |
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Not paying fee on time |
Application considered incomplete |
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Selecting wrong exam subjects |
Ineligibility for chosen university courses |
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Not downloading Confirmation Page |
No proof of registration |
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Using invalid email/mobile |
Missed OTP and NTA notifications |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Registration opened on January 3, 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in.
₹1,000 for up to 3 subjects; ₹400 per additional subject.
Yes, within the correction window (February 9–11, 2026). A subject change window was also available April 17–19, 2026.
Up to 5 subjects including language, domain, and general test papers.
Aadhaar is strongly recommended as exam centre allotment in 2026 is based on the Aadhaar address. Candidates without Aadhaar must follow special NTA instructions.
